Gyaku-Tsuki punch technique training model to improve physical readiness and character of karate athletes

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the application of the gyaku-tsuki punch technique training model to improve physical readiness and character. The design of this study was quasi-experimental in the form of a posttest-only control design. The sample of this study was 56 which was divided into 2 groups, each group consisted of 28 people. Karate is a sport that requires a very good level of physical condition. The data collection method used was a questionnaire to measure character variables and documentation to measure physical readiness. The data analysis used was inferential with MANOVA. The results showed that the gyaku-tsuki punch technique training model has an impact on physical readiness and character both simultaneously and partially, this can be seen from the average value of the group trained with the gyaku-tsuki punch technique training model is greater than the exercise without the gyaku-tsuki punch technique training model. Therefore, it is recommended that this gyaku-tsuki punch technique training model can be used as an alternative to karate training to improve physical readiness and character.